Maria Prevolaraki and Apostolos Siskos named Greek flag bearers for 2026 Mediterranean Games

Mediterranean Games Maria Prevolaraki Apostolos Siskos Team Hellas flag bearers

Wrestler Maria Prevolaraki and swimmer Apostolos Siskos have been selected as the flag bearers for the Greek delegation at the 2026 Mediterranean Games. The announcement was made by Antonis Nikolopoulos, the Head of Mission in Taranto, following a proposal by the Hellenic Olympic Committee.

The opening ceremony is scheduled for the evening of Friday, August 21, in Taranto, Italy. The Greek delegation, known as Team Hellas, comprises 277 members, including 154 male and 123 female athletes, competing across 29 different sports.

Maria Prevolaraki is a prominent figure in Greek women's wrestling, competing in the 53kg freestyle category. Her career includes participation in four Olympic Games (2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024) and multiple international medals, including gold at the 2025 European Championships. Apostolos Siskos is a leading swimmer specializing in the 200m backstroke and butterfly, having represented Greece at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Apostolos Siskos · Hellenic Olympic Committee · Maria Prevolaraki · Taranto · Team Hellas

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[● 3 SOURCES] The flag bearers will participate in the opening ceremony on Friday, August 21, in Taranto, Italy. www.epirus-tv-news.gr · www.in.gr · www.paron.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The Greek team, Team Hellas, consists of 277 members, including 154 men and 123 women. www.epirus-tv-news.gr · www.in.gr · www.paron.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Antonis Nikolopoulos announced the selection of the flag bearers. www.epirus-tv-news.gr · www.in.gr · www.paron.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Maria Prevolaraki and Apostolos Siskos will serve as flag bearers for Greece. www.epirus-tv-news.gr · www.in.gr · www.paron.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The Greek delegation will compete in 29 different sports. www.epirus-tv-news.gr · www.in.gr · www.paron.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The Hellenic Olympic Committee proposed the two athletes. www.epirus-tv-news.gr · www.in.gr · www.paron.gr